Everett Griner talks about 2016 not being a good year for cotton producers in today’s Agri View. Cotton Producers Troubles From: Ag Web Cotton Industry Ponders 2016 Planting Intentions, Market…
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
…the information they provide helps U.S. agriculture remain viable and capable. I urge them to respond to these surveys and thank producers for their cooperation,” said Messer. All reports are…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…to be successful,” said Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By supporting projects that offer tailored training, education, and technical assistance for producers and processors of local food, these grants will benefit…
Agri View: Egg Prices
…in 2016, a decrease from the 2015 average of $1.84, but higher than the $1.42 in 2014, before the past year’s avian flu outbreak that hit producers in Iowa and…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…felt by producers out in the countryside,” Johnson informed members of the committee. “Even more worrisome is the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts, which show a prolonged period of low…
Pacific Region Livestock Review
…percent from last year. California Milk Production California milk producers had a total of 1.77 million milk cows for February that produced 3.30 billion pounds of milk. Milk production is…
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal Prohibiting Promotion of Milk & Milk Products to Young Children The National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association urged…
Agri View: Drone On
…to save water and resources, and to get a bird’s-eye view of their crops. Videographer: Patrick Gilmore Producers: David Ehrenberg and Patrick Gilmore Senior Producer: Jeff Hertrick Editor: Nick Lunn…
California Grape Acreage Report
…information pre-printed. Producers were asked to update the information with new plantings, removals, and any other corrections; new growers were mailed a blank questionnaire. Growers were given six weeks to…
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations
…history when an eligible family member joins the operation. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, protects participating dairy producers when the margin – the difference between the…
Sec. Ross’ Visit to Vietnam
…Anderson insisted that once the ratification acquired, the removal of customs barriers and technical benefit to agricultural exporters in both countries, and thus to their producers. “This is an opportunity…
North American Producers Committed
North American Producers Committed To Responsible Pork Production North American pork producer leaders meeting last week in Whistler, British Columbia, confirmed their industry’s common focus on producing nutritious, sustainable and…
Dairy Organizations Seek Congressional Support for TPP
The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association asked members of Congress in a letter today to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement…
Support Urged for TPP
Agricultural, Food Groups Urge Support For TPP The National Pork Producers Council today joined 225 other agricultural and food organizations in expressing support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and in…